Restaurant roundup: Teriyaki, Peruvian and bone marrow

Every week there’s endless buzz around new restaurant openings, the sad news of some shutting down and excitement over established spots expanding and chefs starting new ventures. Here’s this week’s restaurant roundup.

Notable openings

Glaze Teriyaki Grill, a Korean-influenced restaurant out of New York, seems to be the most talked about opening of the week. It’s a fast-casual spot inspired by Seattle teriyaki joints (that city, if you aren't aware, is known for its teriyaki) going into the former Johnny Rockets’ space on Fillmore. The menu includes big plates of glazed meat and stir-fried veggies galore.

1946 Fillmore St. (415) 590-2199.

Puerto 27 Peruvian Kitchen & Pisco Bar is swinging its doors open to diners the Pacifica Beach Hotel on Saturday. Spearheaded by chef-owner Jose Calvo-Perez, who's known for his work at family restaurants Pasión and the Fresca, the menu showcases an authentic sampling of Peruvian small plates. Things to make the trip down south for include fried rice with sea urchin sauce, pork belly with Andean-style potato stew and, of course, a full-service ceviche raw bar. Me gusta.

525 Crespi Drive, Pacifica. (650) 733-7343.

With Marrow, Oakland’s new restaurant from Jon Kosorek, the name says it all. Meat is the focus of this place, which is only open for lunch, with a menu that revolves around using only one animal at a time. This week, Ruben sandwiches and grilled cheese were one the menu. Next week, who knows? So if you’re a carnivore who like surprises, this might be the place for you.

East Bay Spice Company, the newest Indian street food stop to hit the East Bay, has opened in Berkeley. Along with some classic North Indian dishes, there’s also a number of Indian-spiced cocktails (whatever that means).

2134 Oxford Street, Berkeley. (510) 774-1657.

Expansions on the horizon

Tender Greens, L.A.’s version of Mixt Greens, is headed to 50 Fremont Street. This will be the chain’s second location in the Bay Area, after Walnut Creek, and its 12th location overall. Chef Sean Canavan, at one time the opening chef at Bluestem Brasserie, is heading up the endeavor.

La Ciccia owners, Massimilliano Conti and Lorella Degan, are drawing up plans to open a new venture called La Nebbia, according to Inside Scoop. The new joint will be only a block away in Noe Valley and also serve Italian fare. Cool features include a double-deck pizza oven and a mostly Italian wine list. With seating for only 36, it should be an intimate affair.

One of Willie Brown’s favorite watering holes, Boboquivari’s, is expanding right next door, reports Inside Scoop. The owners have taken the space of what was once a Mexican restaurant and turning it into Bobo’s Lounge, a 50-seat bar with a small plates menu.